ABWA MISSION
ABWA MISSION
"The Mission of the American Business Women's Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
2022-2023 ABWA National Recognition
Level 1 Best Practices in League Management Award
5th Consecutive Year
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National Awards at ABWA 70th Anniversary Gala
2019 Brilliance Unleashed Award
ABWA Top 10 Chapters
The EmpowerHer Orangeburg Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association took home awards at the ABWA’s 70th year national gala.
2019-2023 Level 1 Best Practices In League Management
2019 Brilliance Unleashed Award - ABWA Top Ten Chapters
Pictured from the left are ABWA National Executive Director Renee’ Street; Darlene Williams, chapter charter member, Rachelle Jamerson-Holmes, chapter founder and president, and Brenda Austin, chapter charter member and past treasurer.
In the News
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2024 Diamonds & Pearls
Brilliance Awards,
Woman of the Year, Top Ten, Protégé' and National President
Salute & Reception
6th Anniversary Celebration Events
Friday, June 28, 2024
Meet & Greet Social
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: D&B Restaurant, 851 John C. Calhoun Dr., Orangeburg, SC 29115
FREE All are welcomed. Invite Friends.
Dinner: A la Carte
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Saturday, June 29, 2024
Join Us in Saluting Women of Excellence!
Time: 5:00 PM EST Sip & Shop Welcome Reception
6:00 PM Salute Begins!
6th Anniversary Soiree immediately after
In-Person Registration:
Early Bird ends 6/21 - $50 Members & Guests
Registration after 6/21 - $65 Members & Guests
$35 Ages 18 & Below
Virtual Registration $25 Members & Guest
Location: Roquemore Auditorium - Building R
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
3250 St. Matthews Rd., Orangeburg, SC 29118
Attire: Classy Chic
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Sunday, June 30, 2024
Sisterhood Sunday Brunch *Limited Seating*
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Thee Matriarch Bed & Breakfast,
1170 Fischer St., Orangeburg, SC 29115
RSVP By 6/23: $35.00 Members & Guest
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Registration
Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/4bGAQit
Registration Cash App: $EmpowerHerABWA
(Must include Name, Phone and Email)
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
🔹Call: 803-937-1747
🔹Email: EmpowerHerABWAChapter@gmail.com
ABWA Changing women’s lives. . . one woman at a time.©
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June 11th "Empower Chat"
Topic: Own Your Brilliance
Speaker: Charlotte Osborne
Virtual Only
2nd Tuesday Monthly "Empower Chat"
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Virtual Event
Eventbrite Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4dYPenQ
Professional Development
Enjoy personal and professional development speakers, power networking social and hors d'oeuvres
Learn about the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter and our
ABWA National Association.
Virtual Event
6:30 p.m. EST – Networking Social
7:00 p.m. – Professional Development Seminar
9:00 p.m. - Power Networking
"Empower Chat" Registration
Register via Cash App by June 10th or Eventbrite
Virtual: $10 ABWA Members & Guests
Virtual: $5.00 Students
Tuesday: June 11, 2024
Eventbrite Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4dYPenQ
Cash App: $EmpowerHerABWA
(Include Name, Event Date, Cell and Email)
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"The Power of ABWA"
Virtual Membership Interest Presentation
You're invited to learn more ABWA!
Date: TBA
Virtual Registration: TBA
6:45 PM EST: Networking
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Benefits of ABWA, Q&A and Prizes
Admission: FREE - Registration Required
Zoom details will be emailed once registration is completed.
Reserve Your Seat Today via Zoom Link: TBA
Email: EmpowerHerABWAChapter@gmail.com
Call: 803-937-1747
The Power of One!
The Power of One!
Death Crawl Video: Movie Facing the Giants
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Death Crawl Video: Movie Facing the Giants
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Congratulations
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
2023 Woman of the Year
Dr. Gail Hamilton
Recognized​ by the local ABWA chapter for her contributions to the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter, ABWA National for the advancement for all Women and her community.
Dr. Gail Hamilton
Congratulations
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
2024 Top 10 Business Woman of ABWA
Sonya Sims
Recognized​ by the local ABWA chapter for her contributions to the EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter, ABWA National for the advancement for all Women and her community.
Sonya Sims
Member Orientation
TBA
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Members
Date: TBA
Time: 6:00 PM EST - 7:00 PM EST
Zoom Registration: TBA
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Women's History Month Signature Event
South Carolina
2nd Annual ABWA DAY
At the State House 2024
& Celebrating Women Luncheon
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Click for Details & Registration
Time: 9:00 PM EST Meet & Greet at the State House
10:00 PM EST House of Representative Visit
12 - 3 PM EST Noon Luncheon & Reception
**Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available**
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
🔹Call: 803-937-1747 or 803-387-6915
🔹Email: EmpowerHerABWAChapter@gmail.com
ABWA Changing women’s lives. . . one woman at a time.©
Date: Monday, February 26, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM EST - Networking
8:00 PM EST - Join the Conversation
Admission: FREE
Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/3SXfqXI
Join the Conversation
Explore the Benefits of Hybrid Meetings
Presented by the
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter
Rachelle Jamerson-Holmes
Approved Candidate for
National President
"Visionary Leadership"
American Business Women's Association
National Women's Leadership Conference
Click to view Bio: https://empowerherabwachapter.vistaprintdigital.com/meet-our-founder-and-visionary
You're Invited to Become a Member of the EmpowerHer Sisterhood
Connect, Join and Grow with the Women of EmpowerHer.
EmpowerHer ABWA Chapter Orangeburg, SC
Email: EmpowerHerABWAChapter@gmail.com
Phone & Fax: 803-937-1747 Website: www.EmpowerHerABWAChapter.org
Mailing Address: 891 Middleton St., Orangeburg, SC 29115